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EF03 AOR

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

135,813 mi
Last recorded135,813 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 AOR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 135,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in screen

Fail 25 Jan 2022 124,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced x2 wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

small chip in screen

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,827 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

front pads getting low 3mm

n/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

Fail 14 Aug 2020 114,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

head lamp lenses deteriorating, cleaned

n/s/r tyre's outer edge low 2mm

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding ,covered in grease

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions on limit

Fail 5 Jun 2019 108,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions on limit

Pass 19 May 2016 101,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 88,578 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 19 May 2015 88,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre brake light bulb not working

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2014 77,019 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 69,184 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 69,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,897 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 44,309 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 44,309 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2009 37,067 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 37,067 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 30,647 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,647 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,669 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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EF03 AOR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF03 AOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF03 AOR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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